Is Gent’s city centre set to become car-free? (Belgium)

The local government in Gent is looking to introduce a new mobility plan that would turn the city centre into a car-free zone.

As part of the initiative, the city would be divided into six new districts, including the inner-city. Direct journeys between these new areas would be off-limits for lorry drivers, who would instead be required to use a ring road situated on the outskirts of the city. Money would also be invested in cycle paths and local transport.